Comprehensive ADHD

Evaluations Now Available 

Comprehensive Evaluation, Clear Diagnosis, and Real-World Recommendations

We aren’t only leaders in treating ADHD, we also provide Comprehensive ADHD Assessment/Evaluations appropriately diagnosing ADHD 

(Formal diagnostic determination of ADHD is provided when clinical criteria are met and supported by assessment findings.) 

When a child is struggling with focus, task completion, emotional regulation, or school performance, families often hear mixed messages: 

  • “They’ll grow out of it.” 

  • “It’s just motivation.” 

  • “It’s anxiety.” 

  • “It’s behavior.” 

An ADHD assessment provides clarity and the proper supports needed at home and in the classroom. 

At SpireTHERAPY, our ADHD evaluation process is structured, clinically grounded, and designed not just to diagnose, but to support school collaboration, 504 planning, IEP considerations, and advocacy when needed. 

What This Assessment Provides 

This is a focused, comprehensive ADHD evaluation conducted by Denise, founder of SpireTHERAPY and SpirED: Thrive After 3, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified ADHD Specialist with extensive training and experience in both assessment and treatment. 

The Formal Assessment is designed to:  

  • Determine whether diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met 

  • Differentiate ADHD from anxiety, learning differences, or mood concerns 

  • Identify executive functioning patterns 

  • Provide formal written documentation for school use 
    Support 504 plans, IEP meetings, and school collaboration 

  • Offer concrete therapy and home-based recommendations  

You leave with more than a diagnosis. 
You leave with a roadmap. 

Who This Is For 

This assessment is ideal for families who: 

  • Suspect ADHD but want clarity 

  • Need formal documentation for school 

  • Are preparing for a 504 or IEP meeting 

  • Want structured recommendations, not guesswork 

  • Need clinical support that understands both mental health and school systems 

Why This Assessment Is Different 

Denise brings both clinical expertise and legal training to the evaluation process. 

That means: 

  • Diagnostic precision 

  • School collaboration fluency 

  • Advocacy-informed documentation 

  • Clear, defensible reporting 

The goal is not simply to label. It is to equip. 

What’s Included

  • Conducted directly by Denise Santangelo, JD, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP. 

    This session includes: 
    • Clinical interview 
    • Symptom review 
    • Functional impairment assessment 
    • Executive functioning observation 
    • Developmental and academic pattern exploration 

  • A structured, in-depth session focused on: 

    • Developmental history 

    • Academic history 

    • Behavioral patterns across settings 

    • Family systems dynamics 

    • Previous interventions and outcomes 

    Parents often say this session alone provides clarity they’ve been seeking for years. 

  • Families receive a formal written report that includes: 

    • Presenting concerns 

    • Developmental and educational history 

    • Behavioral observations 

    • DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria mapping 

    • Differential diagnosis considerations 

    • Functional impairment analysis 

    • Formal ADHD diagnosis (if criteria are met) 

    • Executive functioning profile 

  • The report includes: 

    • 504 accommodation recommendations 

    • IEP consideration language (if appropriate) 

    • Classroom supports tailored to symptom profile 

    • Testing accommodations 

    • Executive functioning supports 

    • Behavioral regulation strategies 

    • Teacher collaboration guidance 

    This report is structured to support: 

    • 504 meetings 

    • IEP eligibility discussions 

    • School planning meetings 

    • Educational advocacy conversations 

  • The report also provides: 

    • Therapy recommendations (CBT, executive functioning training, parent coaching) 

    • Home structure strategies 

    • Emotional regulation tools 

    • Implementation steps for daily routines 

    This ensures support extends beyond the school building. 

  • Total Comprehensive ADHD Assessment: $1,250 

    Includes: 
    • 60-minute child session 
    • 60-minute parent session 
    • Comprehensive written diagnostic report 
    • School-ready documentation 
    • Therapy and home recommendations 

    There are no additional hidden fees. 

    Out-of-Network Insurance 

    Upon request, we provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement. 

    Coverage varies by insurance plan and is not guaranteed.